19.6.12

The last thing you hear on Larry Coryell’s latest is a voice, presumably Coryell’s, saying, “It sounded so great, man, I got spaced out and forgot to look at the music.” This provides a summation of the record that bursts with positive energy. With the Wide Hive Players, which recalls Coryell’s frist Eleventh house record, flirts soul, jazz, r&b and Chicago blues, but its loose approach gives it a jam-band feel. - Downbeat, March 2012

“Larry Coryell with the Wide Hive Players was like liquid honey. The blend of Larry Coryell’s masterful guitar playing and the band’s flavor blended together for a hypnotic listening experience.” - Dana Right, muzicreviews.com

“It’s been a long time since I have liked so much music from an artist I have never heard of. This album is simply brilliant!! The fusion of jazz, soul, rock is seamless. It is as though I am listening to a piece of history. Where have I been? …I consider myself a music aficionado. I am an instant fan. The music is mature…and free. A perfect release!!” - Jerry Henry, UCLA Radio

Now this is what I’m talkin’ about! Beautiful set straight up no filler. Well- rounded, very dynamic, and a great overall listening experience from intro to outro. Nice one to start the day with.” - Heather Trussel, Scion Music Group

“Uuuh Bay Area funk nice one! This is a standard and I mean standard listening. This album rocks the party. Honey Dijon is a nice track, Dream Scene great arrangement. Return of Shirtless was fuuuunky!” - Val de la Roa, Talkin’ Soul

The Wide Hive Players, a group of talented in-house session players from the Berkeley, CA based label Wide Hive owned by musician/songwriter/producer Gregory Howe back the incredibly talented jazz fusion guitarist Larry Coryell on this progressive and original jazz rock album with shades of funk, indie jazz, soul, and blues. This album has a great '70's fusion flavour with Larry lighting the fuse! HR by A.O.O.F.C. Buy the Wide Hive Players "Players" album, and listen to Larry's brilliant "Spaces" album with John McLaughlin, Billy Cobham, Miroslav Vitous, and Chick Corea [All tracks @ 256 Kbps: File size = 116 Mb]